(video is great earlier coverage of Blackwater West from KNBC)
Despite the well deserved outrage over Blackwater's repeated atrocities in Iraq, the company is moving forwards with their plans to open up a new base in San Diego. LAT:
Anne Tyrrell, spokeswoman for the Moyock, N.C.-based company, said Blackwater was not altering its Potrero proposal in light of the controversy. Last week the company announced it had dropped negotiations to buy land in North Carolina for a training site. That decision, Tyrrell said, was not a result of the controversy.
Rep. Bob Filner (D-Chula Vista) has introduced legislation to block "mercenaries" from training on non-federally owned property. This would essentially can Blackwater West before they get a chance to break ground. Where are Senators Diane Feinstein and Barbara Boxer on Blackwater West? Silent, despite Courage Campaign delivering over 8,500 petitions to them. That is unacceptable.